Wal-Mart · Recalled
Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.
- Units
- About 2.2 million
- Reports
- 21
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $18
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials 1500 watt heaters. The heaters are grey with a metal handle on the top with vents and grey control knobs on the front. The model number is 1013 and can be found on a label on the lower left corner of the back panel of the heater.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas
Incident log
Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which included 11 reports of property damage beyond the heater. Injuries were reported in four incidents, three of which required medical attention for minor burns and smoke inhalation. The remaining incidents included smoke irritation, sparking or property damage beyond the heater.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 16 2010; last revised JUL 06 2016.